Meckel Diverticulum

A congenital abnormality characterized by the outpouching or sac formation in the ILEUM. It is a remnant of the embryonic YOLK SAC in which the VITELLINE DUCT failed to close.

Also Known As:

Meckel's Diverticulum; Diverticulum, Meckel

Digestive System
- Gastrointestinal Tract
  - Intestines
    - Small Intestine
      - Ileum
        Meckel Diverticulum: 536
  - Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
    - Ileum
      - Meckel Diverticulum: 536
Digestive System Diseases: 1042
- Gastrointestinal Diseases: 5874
  - Gastroenteritis: 4572
    - Diverticular Diseases: 937
      - Diverticulum: 2693
        Meckel Diverticulum: 536
- Digestive System Abnormalities
  - Meckel Diverticulum: 536
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Congenital Abnormalities: 25723
  - Digestive System Abnormalities
    - Meckel Diverticulum: 536
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Anatomical Pathological Conditions
  - Diverticulum: 2693
    - Meckel Diverticulum: 536

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